HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/1981 Adjourned Meeting 73
FEBRUARY 24, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Lynn Car-
michael, Bruce Crest and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman ab-
sent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson stated that she had received a letter from the
Town of Steilacoom that is concerned with a proposal for a
State Penitentiary on McNeil Island and a bill in the Senate
to exempt the filing of an impact report to allow for refurb-
ishing and for clients to be served in there. They have asked
us to take action to reaffirm their opinion that an impact
report is needed. Mayor Edmondson inquired if the Council
members wished to obtain any further information about this or
take any action on this, but did not receive any response in
the affirmative.
Mayor Edmondson announced that she has received a letter from
Pete Terrett resigning from the Airport Advisory Commission
because he will be moving out of town. She stated she also
received a letter from Dr. Gustafson resigning from the Parks
& Recreation Commission, and giving some suggestions.
Mayor Edmondson stated that she has received several phone
calls from citizens about hand bills being thrown out on their
property. She asked if there is something the City can do
About this. City Attorney Andrews stated that there is an
ordinance covering this subject and stated he could report on
this at the next meeting. It was the general consensus of the
Council that a report would not be necessary.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective
and pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Hinman absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest and Doty and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Hinman absent.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or dele
tions from either Council meMbers or citizens present. Mayor
EdmondSon stated that Item No. 13 has been removed from the
Agenda until further information may be compiled. Council
member Crest requested that Item No. 20 be added and Council
member Buchanan requested that Item No. 12 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. Fire Chief Ed Carroll requested that Item No.
20 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 12, as
requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent
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Agenda, as read, be passed. Carol Darby, Director of Cdm-
munity Development, requested that It No. 11 be removed from
the Consent Agenda as the hearing is not necessary. It was
MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to delete Item No. 11
from the Consent Agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Hinman absent. The question was called for the vote on the
motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Hinman absent.
*6. MINUTES
The Council minutes of February 3, 1981, were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
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7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Reverend Golden, Pastor, First church of God, representing
Yakima Chapter of the National Association of Evangelical's,
stated that at their last meeting a resolution was passed
regarding their stand that Yakima would be a better place
without establishments that show X-rated movies. He stated
that they have collected a petition with 755 signatures, which
he presented to the City Clerk. He also expressed concern
about a chemical called "Rush" that is for sale at the Arcade,
which causes visual hallucinations and increases the senses.
Mayor Edmondson asked for a copy of the resolution adopted by
the Local Chapter and Mr. Golden stated he would provide her
with one, and that the letter attached to the petition has the
wording of the resolution in it. He spoke about other cities
prohibiting establishments of this type in the cities even
though their stand would not hold up in court. Following
discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to
refer this matter to staff for a report on banning the display
of pornography material and to check on this chemical.
*8. AGREEMENT WITH STEVE SALI FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
COSTS FOR DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER LINES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4435, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with Steve Sali for the partial reimbursement of
construction costs for domestic water and sewer lines.
*9. 1981 SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
RESOLUTION , NO. D-4436, A RESOLUTION adopting• a schedule of
fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima Depart-
ment of Parks & Recreation.
*10. CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CHANGE ORDER
NO. 20 ON CONTRACT 3 (PHASE I)
II/ The approval of Change Order No. 20 for Contract No. 3. (Phase th
I) on the Wastewater Treatment Plant was confirmed.
11. SET DATE OF HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT STREET
PROJECT AMENDMENT
Item was removed from the Agenda.
12. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT FOR YAKIMA MALL
Lou - Roederer, Code Manager, stated that their map was not
reproducable and indicated where the sign would be installed
by drawing a map on the blackboard. He also distributed a
picture of the sign. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by
Carmichael to approve the request by the Yakima Mall Shopping
Center for a right of way use permit to install a sign the
right-of-way between the sidewalk and the curb in the front of
the main entrance to the Yakima Mall.
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13. REPORT ON NOMINATIONS TO CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON CITY FINANCES
Item continued.
14. REPORT ON GLASCAM BUILDERS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 48TH AND SUMMIT-
VIEW.
Larry Wright, Planning Manager, stated that in October, 1979,
the residents in this area and the developer appeared before
the Council regarding the minor modification to the Planned
Development. The residents and developer arrived at a dec-
ision of modifying it to include a masonry wall. This would
have required another minor modification, which has not yet
been submitted. Ron Whitaker, Attorney representing Glascam
Developers stated that by ordinance, the developer has three
years to complete the project and that would be January, 1982.
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He stated that it did not occur to him that a minor modifica-
tion would be needed in order to put up a masonry wall on the
east side of the development. He stated that the temporary
wood fence was installed to discourage vandalism and theft.
He explained why some of the sidewalks have not yet been
poured and spoke about the dust control program. He spoke
about the current work being done on the development. Ray
Rosenkranz, 45th Avenue, spoke about the weeds and dust caning
onto his property from the development. He spoke about events
that occurred in the past where the developer did not follow
the planned development program. He stated he could wait for
the sidewalks, but he would like to see the fence put up.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that
the coordination and cooperation with this developer on this
project has been good. She stated that Mr. Campbell has made
an effort to work through any problems that have arisen. She
stated that he has three years to complete the project and
also mentioned that there is an effort in the legislature to
make the time frame six years because of the economic con-
ditions. She stated she believes the time frames are being
met on this project. Council member Buchanan expressed his
concern about the developer and the fence issue. Council
member Doty expressed her concern about the tumbleweeds in
that area. Council member Crest wanted a more specific time
frame other than the end of the three year time limit. Mr.
Whitaker stated that if things were normal they would be glad
to provide Council with the time line. The sidewalks need to
be poured before it gets too cold next winter. He stated the
project will be completed within the three year period, the
very best they can with the present economic situation. He
stated he didn't think he could give a certain date when
something will be done. Mayor Edmondson asked if staff was
comfortable with this and Miss Darby replied in the affir-
mative. Mayor Edmondson thanked staff for this report.
15. REPORT ON TRANSIT PROGRAMS
City Manager Zais stated that there has been some meetings
with the Council Comnittee regarding transit and this report
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is on the current activities in Transit. Dan Newton, Transit
Manager, reviewed the goals for the transit system and gave a
list of objectives. He reviewed several charts, including one
on the system's strengths and weaknesses. Council member Doty
asked several questions about the system's weaknesses. Mayor
Edmondson stated that there are some citizens waiting to speak
to Item No. 20 and asked if Council menbers would like to
discuss that now. It was the general consensus of the Council
to consider Item No. 20 at this time and then come back to
this discussion.
20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE RE CONTROLLED ATMOS-
PHERE WAREHOUSES
Lou Roederer, Code Manager, briefly reviewed the building code
which requires a controlled atmosphere warehouse to be sprink-
lered or provide Fire Department access. He stated that the
County considers these buildings as a piece of madhinery
rather than a structure, however, he would not go that far in
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his cpinion. He stated that the Fire Department access would
be detrimental to the function of the building. He rec-
ommended that an exception to the building code be made for
these structures. Fred Plath, Washington Fruit and Produce
Company, stated that it is silly for the City to have a differ-
ent ordinance than the County. He stated that most of the
year, the building doesn't have people in it and the sprink-
lers are an unnecessary added expense.' Champ Sanford, Archi-
tect, stated that the fire danger in this type of building
would be low because of the high humidity. He stated he would
like to also include regular refrigerated cold storage units
in this ordinance change. He stated that if they would be
required to leave Fire Department access and aisles, they
would lose approximately 1/3 of their space. Mr. Roederer
II/ stated that the cold storage units are different from the
controlled atmosphere warehouses because of the oxygen con-
tent. Fire Chief Carroll spoke against the passage of this
ordinance. He gave facts and figures on the fire losses in
connection with CA Fires. He reported on some hazardous
conditions connected to CA, i.e., lack of man openings, of
of structure for storage of bins and pallets, and
metal roof. He also spoke about insurance savings when a
sprinkler system is installed. Walt Shields, Yakima Valley
Growers-Shippers Association, spoke about the losses of the
fire in Okanogan being the result of the apples freezing.
Gaylord Embom, George F. Joseph Warehouse, stated that they
are making the CA's air-tight and putting doors in would
defeat that objective. Ordinance No. 2498, having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Crest that
the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Hinman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2498, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regula-
tions; anending Subsection 3802(a) of the Uniform Building
Code; and enacting Section 11.04.055 as a new section of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
15. REPORT ON TRANSIT PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
Council member Doty expressed her concermahout the part-time
drivers and the amount of money spent on training these
drivers. Mr. Newton stated that the only alternative to
part-time drivers is to cut back the hours of service. Mr.
Newton then explained the Operations Grant and Capital Grant
which.were submitted to UMTA. City Manager, Zais inquired if
Council wants to review the specifications for the buses.
Following discussion, Maybr Edmondson stated that the majority
of Council members want to hear some options, packages and
alternatives, if there are any. City Manager Zais outlined
the procedure for preparing the specifications for the bid
call. He stated that once the specs have been reviewed by
UMTA, staff can come back and review them with Council.
II/ Council members questioned the purpose for reviewing this
report, page by page, in detail. Council members briefly
looked at each page asking the questions as they occurred on
that page. It was noted that some portions of the report were
out of date and Mr. Newton stated that part of the report was
prepared from the YMATS report which was adopted by COG in
June, 1980, and that the material that is out dated will be
updated. Discussion brought out the fact that the YMATS
report referred to, had never been presented to the Council
before it was presented to COG and adopted by them. Mr.
Newton indicated that ccpies will be furnished to Council
members. It was further noted that there has been no formal
action of submitting_ the transit document to the City by
either YMATS or WOG, so no recommendations can be made until
there is a study of the document. After discussion, it was
the general consensus of the Council to continue this matter
until the Transit Committee of the Council and the staff
investigate further the various suggestions that have been
discussed and came back with a report.
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16. REPORT ON PROPOSED FINANCE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISH-
MENT OF BUDGET ANALYSIS UNIT
Council member Carmichael requested that this matter be con-
tinued to a Study Session due to the lateness of the hour and
the _fact that there are a lot of things involved in this
report to be considered. There was a brief explanation of the
proposed changes in the Finance Department by Don Horan,
Acting Finance Director. Council members indicated they would
like the staff to look into some alternatives for utilizing
the Council's office for part of this plan. It was the gen-
. eral consensus of the Council to continue this matter to a
study session.
*17. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE
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ORDINANCE NO. 2495, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
designating speed limits on certain City streets; amending
Section 9.50.350 of the City of YakimaMunicipal Code.
18. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 2496, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regul-
ations; adopting by reference the Washington State Energy
Code, effective June 30, 1980i setting new energy conservation
standards for cemmercial and residential structures within the
City of Yakima; repealing existing thermal standards; enacting
Chapter 11.05 and the various sections thereof as a new Chap-
ter and new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and
repealing Section 11.04.080 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
*19. ORDINANCE INCREASING FEES FOR SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS AND FOR LONG
TERM PARKING PERMITS IN PUBLIC PARKING LOTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2497, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
amending rules and regulations by increasing fees for special
parking permits and for long term parking permits in public
parking lots; amending, Subsections 9.50.670 C, 9.50.670 D and
9.50.675 C of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring
an emergency.
21. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais reported that there was a question as to
whether the bus shelter had been built in front of the Chinook
Tower Building and it has been built and presented some pie-
. tures of the shelter to the Council. He further reported that
this shelter does conform to the plans presented to the Coun-
cil previously and approved by the Council.
Assistant 'City Manager Wittenberg reported that since awarding
the bid for legal advertising for 1981, to the Sun, it has
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been discovered that they do not have a current business
license. He further reported that the Sun was notified Friday
that the contract could not be signed for this bid award until
this was remedied and they stated they would be in Monday to
get this license. They have not done so at this time. He
reccomended that the City Clerk be directed to place the legal
ads in the Yakima-Herald Republic until such time as the
business license is purchased by the Sun. After discussion,
it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that the City
Clerk be directed to place the legal ads in the Herald-
. Republic until the business license has been purchased by the
Sun. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent.
Council member Carmichael reported that at the Association of
Washington Cities Board Meeting in Olympia, members were
appointed to committees -- delegates for the State of Wash-
ington. These were -- Council member Don Hinman, delegate for
transportation and communications policy committee and Betty
L. Edmondson, delegate on the finance and administration and
intergovernmental relations canmittee. Two alternates were
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also appointed -- Lynn Buchanan on an energy committee and
Henry Beauchamp on a human relations committee. These are
policy committee members.
Mayor Edmondson stated that a Mayor Pro-tan should be appoint-
ed to represent the City while the Mayor and Assistant Mayor
are out of town. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Car
madhael to appoint Shirley Doty as Mayor Pro-tem while they
are gone. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from
Director of Community Development re Southeast Recycling
Project meeting. 2/18/81; letter to Chairman, Yakima County
Commissioners re Fairviea -Sumac Sewer System Engineering
Inspection Fees. 2/18/81; letter to Douglas Pedersen fran
Fire Chief commending him for saving the life of a cardiac
arrest victim. 2/18/81; letter fran Governor Spellman re
state assistance to cities for recovery efforts from volcanic
eruption. 2/4/81; agenda for 2/24/81 Board of Adjustment
meeting; minutes of 2/5/81 Downtown Advisory Redevelopment
Committee meeting; and Valley News, Volume I, January through
March, 1981.
22. ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that this meet-
ing be adjourned at the hour of 6:25 p 1. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. Hil A liVnt.
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